8 CFR § 343b.3
Interview
November 5, 2020
When the application presents a prima facie case, USCIS may issue a certificate without first interviewing the applicant. In all other cases, the applicant must be interviewed. The interviewing officer must provide a complete written report of the interview before forwarding the application for issuance of the certificate.
[76 FR 53805, Aug. 29, 2011]